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      Straightline International is a global information and compliance service provider specializing in international court research, background screening, and legal record verification across...

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      As courts face increasing demands for data, the National Open Court Data Standards (NODS) are improving data quality and governance nationwide....

    • THE STRAIGHTLINE MANIFESTO: Why I’m Still Fighti

      By steven brownstein, Founder of Straightline International In 1992, the background screening industry had a "wall." That wall was built out of 3,143 US counties, paper dock...

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    • Understanding London Criminal Record Jurisdictions

      Understanding London Criminal Record Jurisdictions and Pricing When requesting a "London" check, it is important to understand that the region is not a single entity. It is...

    • The Crown Court Backlog: England’s Crisis or a S

      The Crown Court backlog has reached record levels, with tens of thousands of cases waiting for...

    • Why Eircode (Postal Code) Matters for Dublin Irel

      Why "Dublin, Ireland" isn't enough for Legal Jurisdiction ????????⚖️ For my U.S.-based colleagues: Imagine trying to file a lawsuit in "New York City" with...

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    • Missouri Court Cases Vanish from Public View Throu

      A Missouri House candidate’s history of domestic violence. A Highway Patrol trooper’s sexual abuse of a fellow officer at a work conference. A lawsuit between prominent St. Lo...

    • Curaleaf Selects Turn to Support Background Screen

      Turn, the AI-native workforce screening and compliance infrastructure company, announced that it has been selected by Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a leading global cannabis operator, to suppor...

    • LEGAL WATCH: Scott Paler to Tackle Rising Screenin

      Litigation is rising. Are your workflows defensible? I’ve seen firsthand how a single gap in screening can lead to massive liability. That’s why I’m keeping a close...

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      In connection with the armed invasion of the russian federation1 into the territory of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, throughout Ukraine martial law was introduced by a decree of the...

    • Reliable Background Screening Launches Identity Ve

      Reliable Background Screening Launches Identity Verification and Electronic I-9 Services to...

    • Why Social Media Screening is a Compliance Trap (U

      Why Social Media Screening is a Compliance Trap (Unless You Have a Safety Net) Adverse Social Media searches are the "new shiny object" in our industry. They are fast, AI-dr...

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